It's not an explanation point, it's a "l" superscript "Migl." Is really Miguel. It's shorthand script the priest used.

Daniel

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> On Feb 22, 2014, at 3:41 PM, mgallegos82@satx.rr.com wrote:
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> Does anyone know what's the meaning of the exclamation point next to a name? For example one of the baptism records reads as follows: "...hijo legitimo de Dn Mig! Gallegos... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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It's probably not an exclamation point, it's most likely an abbreviation
for Miguel. Not seeing the document I can't say for sure, but if you want
to send the link, I bet it's an abbreviation that was commonly used at the
time.

Alicia,
San Jose, Ca

On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 3:41 PM, wrote:

> Does anyone know what's the meaning of the exclamation point next to a
> name? For example one of the baptism records reads as follows: "...hijo
> legitimo de Dn Mig! Gallegos... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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